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THOMAS PR HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE TECHIE IDEAS 

Melville, NY, September 14, 2011 -- Thomas Public Relations, Inc. www.thomas-pr.com announced today Holiday Gift Guide Techie Gadget Gift Ideas from OWC, Speakal, NewerTech, foxL, iBike, iGrill, SensoGlove, ArtRage, Kidz Gear, The Robot Report, and The Great Kat for Holiday magazines, newspaper articles, internet news, blogs and radio shows.

Please contact Thomas PR kthomas@thomaspr.com if you’d like review copies of any of the products below or need more info. 

  • FUN & FASHIONABLE “HOG” SHAPED IPOD/IPHONE DOCKING STATION FOR KIDS & ADULTS:  iHog

 

iHog Pink 300 dpi

Take the fun outdoors with the stylish iHog hog-shaped iPod/iPhone docking station in pink, white or black that makes a fun holiday gift for kids and adults.  iHog from Speakal lets you play your iPod/iPhone outdoors or indoors with 4 booming speakers delivering 360 degrees of sound with 2 tweeters, 2 sound diffusers, a super amplification system and optimized airflow with frequencies from 50Hz-20KHz that fill up a room with music.  The iHog docking station features Humanized Touch Volume Controls to adjust the navigation of the iHog/iPod with a light touch of the hand.  The best and most powerful portable outdoor speakers, iHog provides 8 hours of lithium rechargeable battery life that also charges the iPod.  Both kids and adults a like love the cute, entertaining hog shape and powerful sounding speaker system that’s perfect for parties and special events. 

Pricing: $119.99 until Sept. 26 ($139.99)
Website:
www.speakal.com
Direct Link to Buy at: 
http://www.speakal.com/buynow.html
Available at:
www.speakal.com 
Photos:
iHog (white): http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/speakalihogwhitehighres.html
iHog (pink): http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/speakalihogpinkhighres.html
 

·        FOR NEW IPAD USERS – USE YOUR IPAD WHILE STANDING, IN THE OFFICE, HOME &  ROAD TRIPS: NuGuard GripStand/GripBase Bundle for iPad and iPad 2

Gripstand 2 - GripBase Bundle

NewerTech’s NuGuard GripStand/GripBase Bundle is the perfect gift for a friend that has just bought a new iPad or iPad 2.  It lets you use your iPad or iPad 2 while standing/walking, during meetings, on your desk, in the car, or at home.  The iPad or iPad 2 bundle includes the GripStand for portable use, GripBase for your desktop, and Nylon Strap (iPad 2 only) for car:

  • Gripstand’s hard plastic protective shell grips the iPad or iPad 2 snugly with a 360° view that positions the iPad wherever you want it.  It also doubles as a one hand grip, so you can use your iPad while standing or walking. 
  • GripBase lets you turn your iPad or iPad 2 into a desktop workstation that is virtually impossible to knock over. 
  • The Nylon Strap securely mounts your iPad 2 to a car headrest for easy viewing.

Pricing:  From $29.99
Website: www.macsales.com 
Direct link to buy at: 
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/GripStand
Available at: Other World Computing 
www.macsales.com
Photo: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcgripstand2.html

 

  • FOR ARTISTS:  ArtRage for iPad and ArtRage Studio/Studio Pro

ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot - photo 3

ArtRage for iPad lets you become a digital artist with your iPad.  Perfect for family members that love to paint, ArtRage from Ambient Design lets you actually paint on the iPad or Mac/Windows desktop computer canvas with oil painting effects that smear and blend and watercolor strokes that merge to create soft, wet gradations.

Pricing:  $6.99 for iPad or $40/ $80 for ArtRage Studio/Studio Pro for Mac/Windows
Website: www.artrage.com 
Direct Link to buy at: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/artrage/id391432693?mt=8
Available at: itunes and www.artrage.com 
Photos:
ArtRage for iPad Painting by Bo Paweena “Card Shark”:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadscreen2.html 
ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot:  http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignipadscreen3.html 
ArtRage for iPad Screen Shot: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/ambientdesignstudiopronote.html
 

 

  • FOR COOKS & FOOD CONNOISSEURS – iGrill Bluetooth Meat Thermometer

iGrill Photo

iGrill, the world’s first wireless meat thermometer for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch via long-range Bluetooth (over 200 feet) and App-enabled connection, is a great gift for foodies.  iGrill from iDevices turns your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch into your own personal sous-chef, enabling you to multitask between your grill or oven and guests with the peace of mind that your food is perfectly cooked, at target temperature and safe for consumption.  It also makes a great hostess gift to bring to holiday parties.

Pricing: $99.99
Website: www.igrillinc.com
Available at: www.igrillinc.com and Apple Stores
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/idevices/igrillomahasteaksfrontgaterelease.html  http://www.thomas-pr.com/idevices/igrillces2011release.html 
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/idevicesigrill.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/idevicesigrilllapp.html

 

  • STYLISH CASE FOR THOSE THAT COMMUTE WITH IPAD:  NewerTech iFolio iPad Leather Carrying Case

NewerTech iFolio iPad Case Line

The NewerTech iFolio leather iPad case lets you travel with your iPad or iPad 2 in the ultimate of luxury and craftsmanship.  Handcrafted in the USA from premium imported Brazilian leather, iFolio is available in 11 fashionable colors (cognac, black, yellow, red and more) and can be used with or without the included shoulder strap.  It provides padded protection that hides your iPad/iPad 2 for security while on the road and includes a slot for document storage as well as an ID holder.
 

Pricing:  starting at $87.99
Website: www.macsales.com
Available at: Other World Computing www.macsales.com 
Direct link to buy at:  
http://eshop.macsales.com/search/ifolio  http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/Apple/iPad_Accessories
Photo: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcifolio.html
 

  • FOR STAYING FIT – KEEP AWAY 5 LB HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN:  iBike Dash CC Cycling Computer

iBike Dash CC

Use your bike to track your exercise progress and weight loss with the iBike Dash CC cycling computer, a light-weight wireless bicycle computer system that turns any iPhone or iPod touch into your own personal fitness trainer.  Velcomp’s iBike Dash CC helps you keep away the average 5 lb holiday weight gain by exercising smarter to get into shape!

Pricing: $199
Website: www.ibikesports.com
Available at:
Apple Store:  http://store.apple.com/us/product/H3828LL/A or
Velocomp: http://www.ibikesports.com/ibikestore.html
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/ibike/ibikedashccrelease.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikedash.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikephone.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikecalendar.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/velocompibikemap.html

 

  • FOR GOLF LOVERS:  SensoGlove Digital Golf Glove for Better Golf

SensoGlove Photo-2

The perfect holiday gift for golf lovers of all ages and levels, SensoGlove - the world’s first digital golf glove - teaches you how to play golf better and avoid bad habits.  Its built-in digital sensors continuously read the user’s grip pressure to ensure a consistently accurate, smooth and powerful golf swing.  Made of the highest quality cabretta leather, SensoGlove from Sensosolutions lets everyone quickly learn how to hold the club, improving every part of their game, from backswing, downswing, impact, follow-through, to driving, putting, and chipping. 

Pricing:  $89
Website:  www.sensoglove.com
Available at:
www.sensoglove.com and through distributors, sales partners, and golf schools around the world
Release: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/sensosolutions/sensosolutionsfathersday2011release.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovephoto2.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/sensosolutionssensoglovegolf.html
 

  • PORTABLE HI-FI BLUETOOTH MUSIC FOR AUDIOPHILES ON THE ROAD & AT HOME:  foxL Pocket-sized Wireless Hi-Fi Speaker/Speakerphone

foxLv2 Bluetooth with iPad & iPhone4

foxL is the world’s best sounding tiny hi-fi portable Bluetooth speaker/speakerphone for laptops, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android and other Bluetooth devices.  foxL is small enough to bring with you in your bag wherever you go - at home, parties, hotels, and on the road.  Created by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth is the first pocket-sized wireless speaker that audio purists love.

Pricing:  $199 ($169, No Bluetooth or Speakerphone)
Website:  www.soundmatters.com
Available at:
 www.soundmatters.com & online retailers, including Hammacher Schlemmer, Sharper Image, Frontgate, Thinkgeek, Amazon and more.
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/soundmatters/soundmattersipadrelease.html
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlv2bluetooth.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlback.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/soundmattersfoxlboth.html
 

OWC DIY SSD Kit

Replace your hard drive with an OWC SSD – a great gift for friends, coworkers and family that feel the need for speed in their laptops and computers.  OWC SSDs, winner of the 2011 HWBot Overclocking World Record, provide a mind blowing 3.6GB/s speed, that can transfer a full Blu-ray movie in less than seven seconds.  The OWC “DIY” SSD Storage Upgrade Kit makes it easy to install the new drive yourself, saving up to 40% versus buying all the components separately.  After upgrading, you can then use the ‘old’ drive by installing it into the provided OWC enclosure for a ‘new’ pocket-sized portable external drive, saving even more money and the environment at the same time by re-using their ‘old’ hard drive.

Pricing: starting at $104.99
Website:
www.macsales.com

Available at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/hard-drives/2.5-Notebook/SATA/DIY/
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/owc/owcdiyssdrelease.html
Photo: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcdiyssdkit.html

 

  • MUSIC FOR EXECUTIVES OR FOR HOME WITH MODERN DÉCOR: iKurv iPod/iPhone Glowing Starship-Like iPod Docking Station Speaker System

iKurv (black)

iKurv’s modern starship-like iPhone/iPod docking station accents the décor of any office or home with a built-in digital amplifier that delivers 20 watts of crisp sound.  Low-priced at only $79.99 for a limited time, the beautiful curved speaker system comes with a remote for adjusting the system controls and iPhone/iPod menu.  iKurv’s accent light provides a cool space-like glow that can be adjusted to 3 brightness levels using the remote.  Available in multiple colors:  black, pink, blue, white, yellow and green, Speakal’s iKurv makes an excellent gift for a hard-working executive.

Pricing: $79.99 until Sept. 26 – currently available black only (normally $89.99)
Website:
www.speakal.com
Direct Link to Buy at: 
http://www.speakal.com/buynow.html
Available at:
www.speakal.com 
Photos:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/speakalikurv.html
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/speakalikurvblack.html

 

  • FOR PROTECTING YOUR IPAD SCREEN:  NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad

NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad

The NewerTech NuVue Anti-Glare Screen Protector for iPad reduces eye-strain and protects your screen for easier book or magazine reading on your new iPad.  Its anti-glare static cling film provides clearer iPad viewing by reducing both glare and smudges with no “rainbow effect” created by conventional anti-glare shields.  It's custom-designed to fit the iPad perfectly with a peel-and-stick easy install that won’t create air bubbles like adhesive-based screen protectors.

Pricing:  $12.17
Website: www.macsales.com 
Available at: 
Other World Computing www.macsales.com 
Info: 
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer Technology/PADNUVUEAG
Photo:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/owcnuvue.html

 

  • FOR KIDS TO QUIETLY PLAY GAMES OR WATCH MOVIES DURING ROAD TRIPS:  Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

 

Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones for Kids

The Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones are designed specifically for the largest user market of built-in DVD and video systems – children.    The wireless car headphones keep kids quiet watching DVDs or playing games on long car trips.  With 100% Compatibility Guaranteed and manufactured with the highest quality IR wireless technology components available, the IR wireless headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of video and audio content – DVDs, video players, radio and more. 

Pricing: $34.99
Website:
www.gearforkidz.com 
Available at:
www.gearforkidz.com and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003053L3U
Photo: 
http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/kidzgearwirelesscarheadphones.html
Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/pr/kidzgearwireless.html
 

·        FOR COMPUTER & ROBOT NERDS - THE LATEST IN ROBOT TECHNOLOGY:  The Robot Report

UC Berkeley PR2 Robot Folding Laundry

Techie kids and adults love learning about and creating robots, and The Robot Report www.therobotreport.com is the leading resource for business news and links about the growing robotics industry.  Recent reports have included information on a new laundry robot, 3D Printing developments, and the latest on robotics stock performance with Robo-Stox™. 

Website: www.therobotreport.com 
Photo: http://www.thomas-pr.com/136/photos/therobotreportlaundry.html 
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy5g33S0Gzo

 

  • FOR GUITAR FANS:  The Great Kat “Beethoven Shreds” Fastest Guitar CD

THE GREAT KAT UNLEASHES THE WORLD’S FASTEST SHRED GUITAR CD – “BEETHOVEN SHREDS”

The Great Kat’s new CD, “Beethoven Shreds,” gives guitar lovers & guitarists the guitar shredding they crave.  Featuring high-energy music, the world’s fastest guitarist’s new CD combines metal and classical music for a speed thrill unchallenged in the music industry.  The Great Kat (Juilliard Violin Graduate-turned guitar shredder) was named “Top 10 Fastest Shredders of All Time” by Guitar One Magazine.  The CD features the electrifying “The Flight of the Bumble-Bee” on guitar and violin, with orchestra and band at dazzling speeds of 300 BPM, Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” and Paganini’s devlish “Caprice #24.”

Pricing: CD: $7.95
Website: www.greatkat.com 
Available: Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Beethoven-Shreds-Great-Kat/dp/B0055V0G9E/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1308161101&sr=1-1 and  iTunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beethoven-shreds/id453271734, http://www.greatkat.com, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, CDUniverse, Tower.com, HMV, 
and stores worldwide distributed by Music Video Distributors (MVD)
Press Release:
http://www.thomas-pr.com/greatkat/beethovenshredscdrelease.html 
Photo: 
http://www.greatkat.com/beethovenshredscd.jpg 
“Beethoven Shreds” Music Clips:
http://www.greatkat.com/beethovenshreds/beethovenshreds.html
 

 

Contact for review units:
Karen Thomas/Eva Yutani
Thomas PR (631) 549-7575
kthomas@thomaspr.com eyutani@thomaspr.com www.thomas-pr.com www.thomaspublicrelations.com  

 

 

 


 

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